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Canada posts February trade surplus
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country posted a merchandise trade surplus for a second consecutive month in February, the…
US trade deficit jumps to $71.1 billion in February
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The US trade deficit grew to a record $71.1 billion in February as a decline in exports more than offset a…
Amazon illegally fired outspoken workers: labour board
NEW YORK — The National Labor Relations Board has found that two outspoken Amazon workers were illegally fired last year.
Both…
US officials draw attention to supply chain threats
WASHINGTON — The US government is working to draw attention to supply chain vulnerabilities, an issue that received particular…
IMF upgrades forecast for 2021 global growth
WASHINGTON — The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and vast sums of government aid will accelerate global economic growth to a record…
CP Rail facing little opposition to US railway deal
TORONTO — Canadian Pacific Railway is facing scant opposition so far over its US$25-billion bid for Kansas City Southern in a turn…
Parts shortage continues to plague auto industry
A parts shortage will continue to hamper production at Honda's manufacturing facilities across North America including the plant…
Vaccination lag poses threat to rebounding global trade
FRANKFURT — The World Trade Organization is raising its estimate for the rebound in global trade in goods but warning that the…
With ship now freed, a probe into Suez Canal blockage begins
SUEZ, Egypt — Experts boarded the massive container ship Tuesday that had blocked Egypt's vital Suez Canal and disrupted global…
How shipping ports can become more sustainable
This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary…
China pressures brands to reject Xinjiang abuse reports
BEIJING — China stepped up pressure Monday on foreign shoe and clothing brands to reject reports of abuses in Xinjiang, telling…
Giant container ship blocking Suez Canal set free
SUEZ, Egypt — Salvage teams on Monday set free a colossal container ship that has halted global trade through the Suez Canal,…